The door hanger does include a few facts, along with some wishful thinking. It states, for example, that “27 of 30 surveyed business owners oppose” Ballot Question A…
OPINION: Archuleta Democrats Support Closing STR Tax Loophole
As it stands now, local governments are not permitted to change the tax designation of short-term rentals located in residential zones…
LETTER: The Harmful Influence of Corporations and Billionaires
I am sick of corporations and billionaire dynasties like the Koch and Walton families who think they are entitled to everything including public land and natural resources…
Abortion Rights Bill Passes Colorado Legislature Following Lengthy Senate Debate
“…If Roe v. Wade is overturned, there is no Colorado law in place that would protect the right to obtain a safe, legal abortion, which is why this bill is so important…”
Youth ‘Reasonable Independence’ Bill Passed by Colorado Legislature
“When youth are given independence they grow, learn and thrive and we’re pleased to pass legislation that empowers their right to independence…”
EDITORIAL: The STR Reality vs. Wishful Thinking, Part One
The Town Planning Commissions justification for recommending a steep STR fee increase was based partly on the property tax loophole enjoyed by STRs in Archuleta County…
BLM Mismanagement of American Wild Horses Burdening Taxpayers?
The livestock industry uses this big money to press the BLM for further roundups, ballooning the BLM’s Wild Horse and Burro Program budget from $19.8 million in 2001 to $116 million in 2021…
EDITORIAL: Money, Water, and Fear for the Future, Part Two
“The Walton Family Foundation, in collaboration with Morning Consult, released a poll today revealing that 74% of Coloradans are worried about climate change and water scarcity…”
Ukrainian Relief Campaign by Pagosa Springs Rotary Club
Pagosa Springs Rotary has set a goal of collecting contributions in the total of $10,000 from the Pagosa Springs community within the next two weeks…
Fentanyl Crisis Strategy Unveiled by Governor Polis, State Lawmakers
“It’s time to make Colorado a safer state for everybody and it’s time for the carnage to end,” Polis said at the news conference…
HMPRESENTLY: When Tendrils Spiral Around Good Intentions
I’ll be wondering, now, whether the Foundation is influencing some of the news coverage and commentary I’ve been reading…
PHOTO ESSAY: Pagosa Peak Open School’s First ‘Color Run’
Middle school students filled bottles and buckets with colored cornstarch, as the school filled with students dressed in all white…
EDITORIAL: Money, Water, and Fear for the Future, Part One
“55% of Coloradans fear state won’t have enough water in 100 years, poll shows…”
A TASTE OF ARCHULETA COUNTY: Hispanic and Indigenous Heritage Food Demonstration
The demonstration will include a small tasting menu of red chile pork tamales, vegan calabacita tamales, Dove Creek Colorado-grown pinto beans…
Final ‘Fun Race’ at Wolf Creek This Weekend
Medals will be awarded to the three fastest racers in each age and gender category…
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Announces Settlement Related to 416 Fire Litigation
D&SNGRR confirms that it has successfully converted five of its eight steam locomotives from burning coal to now burn 100% recycled oil…
LIBRARY NEWS: Last Chance for ‘Cardboard Construction’ Entries
Submissions must be brought to the library by 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 25. Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 26 at 12:15pm…
Groups Show Support for ‘Electric School Bus’ Legislation
The advocates highlighted the number of benefits offered by electric school buses beyond cutting ozone pollutants, including reducing toxic emissions that kids breathe while riding the bus…
EDITORIAL: Eating Cake with Don Volger and Nicole Pitcher, Part Four
“We are down to one train operating in each of the pump stations, Station One and Two, and we are definitely close to an emergency situation…”